"Cuties" Layout and video by Marie Sabatier

Hello everyone,

Today I’m sharing my first inspiration for September, a layout that is especially close to my heart as it features my youngest granddaughter. These two sweet photos pair so beautifully with the “Little Dreamers Sugar” collection by 49 and Market.

To compliment them, I chose three chipboard pieces: the 11" Circular Leafy Frame to frame the photos with its lovely curves, the Large Berry Stem to tuck among the embellishments, and the Cuties Title, which fits this sweet theme perfectly. 

"Cuties"

I also filmed a process video to share how this layout came together.

The chipboard used:

cuties-title

11-quot-circular-leafy-frame

large-berry-stem

Before embellishing my chipboard pieces, I applied a generous coat of white gesso and
 used my heat tool to speed up the drying process.

On the left side of the photos, I tucked the Large Berry Stem among the floral and foliage die-cuts.
 I embossed it with “Terra Cotta Plum” embossing powder by Lindy’s Gang. Its warm shade
 picks up the tones in the photos and the little characters from the collection.

I love how the delicate branches peek out between the embellishments, complementing the
 photos without covering them. The little elephant adds another sweet touch to this cluster.

The Cuties title was just perfect for these photos!
 I placed it on the right, between the two pictures and just below the little animals.

I also used “Terra Cotta Plum” embossing powder to color the title. I applied two coats
 for a more pronounced embossed effect. This finish highlights the lovely lettering and
 ties in with the Large Berry Stem.

The 11" Circular Leafy Frame is a beautiful feature of my design. The circle frames both photos,
 while its leaves and swirls extend across the upper part of the layout.For this piece, I used
“Chateau Rosé” embossing powder by Lindy’s Gang. Its soft pink shade and shimmer add
a lovely touch that coordinates with the papers. A few little birds and pink enamel dots nestle
around the curves.

I think these chipboard pieces and this collection complement each other perfectly.
I loved combining them to preserve these precious memories of my granddaughter.

You can follow the whole process in my video. 

Thank you for stopping by, and happy scrapping!

Marie

        

Filled With Wonder by Emma Zappone plus VIDEO

 Hello Creatives, Em with you today.
The piece I am sharing features lots of chipboard circles with a lovely pastel colour tone.
Plus there is a VIDEO for you to watch 🥳

Here are the chipboard pieces used....

6" Revolution Frame
Circle Stack
Circle Dot Frames
Mini Decorative Frame Set 9

I used only the negatives from the Revolution frames and a couple of different sizes from the circle dot frame and stack.

The Circle's all have the same finish just a different colour. They started with an acrylic paint base, once dry, I added a white paint by flicking over them all. Once that was dry, I then added a clear emboss to bring out all the colour.

I love how effective these circles look with the background and under the image stack.

The cool decorative frame is painted with white crackle paste, allowed to dry and then a little pink ink wiped back to sit in the 'cracks', finished with a pink wax to really highlight the crackle pattern. This was then cut in half to fir around the photo how I wanted.

I really enjoyed using the same style of elements, they compliment each other so well.

I would love you to grab a cuppa and enjoy the video made here....

I hope you enjoyed 🥰

Hope this inspires you today.

Thanks for joining me.
Stay Crafty, Em xx

#LOVE Layout and Video by Marie Sabatier

Hello, I hope you are all well, here in France the pandemic 

is getting worse and we fear a third confinement is scary.

But fortunately the scrapbook is there to forget this worrying situation for a moment.

For this new page, I wanted to use this wonderful "Steampunk Circle Frame" 

and this photo of Leo my grandson.

I chose this paper for the colors in harmony with the background of my photo.

And I also made a video!

"#LOVE"

TO VIEW VIDEO CLICK HERE

2Crafty Chipboard used :

- Hashtag Word Set 1

- 12 inch Steampunk Circle Frame

- Circle Frames

- Circle Stack

- Steampunk Gears Small

- Steampunk Gears Medium

- Light Bulb Word Set 1

Here are some close-ups, but feel free to watch the video for more details.

As always, I applied a layer of gesso to each chipboard.

On the "Steampunk Circle Frame" particle board, I applied a first coat of shiny 

metallic ink in the color "Hematite" then a second coat of "Turquoise" color

Then several shades of metallic wax until I got the effect I wanted.

I used the "Circle Frame" chipboard for support.

For the "Steampunk Gears Medium and Small" chipboards 

I applied lighter shades to contrast.

On the "Circle Stack" and "Light Bulb" chipboards, I applied a coat of black gesso 

then "Red Amber" antique shine wax.

For the title I proceeded in the same way.

I added yellow paper embellishments to brighten it up.

Here it is finished!

Hope I made you want to watch the video and gave you some inspiration.

Marie

"World Traveller" PROCESS VIDEO by Tammy Klingner

Hi there creatives!

Tam here today to share my latest design...

"World Traveller"

A layout celebrating my gorgeous girl before she jumped on a plane to fly a million miles away for a month on her recent Science Scholarship Adventure!!

An amazing experience and moment in her life that I had to capture.

I've used watercolours and gone back to my brighter style.

I created a PROCESS VIDEO of this one, so you can watch it come together.

I hope you enjoy it...

I used the following 2Crafty Chipboard:

NEW "Charlotte's Flowers"

"World Traveller Title"

"Heidi's Vines"

As you can see in the video, I first coated all the chipboard pieces in white gesso.

To the "Heidi's Vines" I added watercolours.

I used a mix of greens for the foliage, and red and pink for the berries.

Once dry, I added white pen marks. 

I find this gives a more realistic, and less flat feel.

To the NEW "Charlottes Flowers", I added a blend of watercolours for a variegated look.

I then tucked these in amongst the clusters.

These new flowers are really fine and detailed. I love them and can see they will be making quite a few appearances in my creations.

As I'd used a lot of different colours, I decided to coat my "World Traveller title" in white acrylic paint as this would go with the fresh feel the layout has.

There you have it!

I really love using watercolours on my chippy as it gives it an arty, washy feel.

I'll see you again next month!

You can find head to my BLOG to see more of my work.

Tam shares a process VIDEO!!

Hi there 2Crafty people.....

Tam here today to share a fun layout titled:

"This is my Happy Face"

I created a process video  so you can see exactly how this layout came together.....

   

TO VIEW VIDEO CLICK HERE

These photos are of my brother and myself and were taken quite recently. I was trying to get a nice photo of the two of us, and this is the best we could come up with!! My brother does not understand the word 'Smile'.  In fact, the second photo is his attempt at a smile, so this title is just perfect!!!

I used the following 2Crafty Chipboard:

"This is my Happy Face Title"

"Steampunk Strips"

"Geometric Arrows"

"Steampunk Gears Small"

As you'll see in the video, I cut the title in half as I felt that it suited my layout design better.
 I simply applied black gesso.  I LOVE this new title - always love having some humour
 in my layouts.  Not every layout suits the titles like 'cherish', 'wonder' etc so this
new chippy piece really floats my boat!

I also applied black gesso to the "Geometric Arrows", and to some of the "Steampunk Gears Small" but I ensured they weren't totally covered. I kept some of the raw chipboard
showing as I felt this gave it a more grungy feel which definitely suits my brother!!

Once dry, I swiped a little of the Art Alchemy Opal Magic in Aqua/Rose over the black -
 I love the greenish hue that occurs when swiped over black.

The effect on the "Steampunk Strips" was done by randomly adding a

 few different colours of Distress Oxides.

I'm really happy with the finish and the result.

All of these different steampunk designs suit my brother so well as he's 

into motorbikes and all things blokey.

Well that's it from me today.

I hope you've enjoyed this post and the video and I hope it inspires you

 to create something a little grungy!

You can always find more inspiration on my BLOG.